Brisbane, QLD


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

BILL'S BIRTHDAY BEAR

Although it was Bill's Birthday last month our birthday bear group only celebrated now because both he and George have a birthday in the same week. So they take it turns to celebrate a month later. Readers not familiar with our Birthday Bear tradition can find out more here.
We celebrated at Sunnybank Hotel, Birthday Bear was dressed by Helen and Paul this time. When we arrived there was bear engrossed in his computer. This truly reflects Bill's hobby. He is a computer addict. Even when we go away he has to take his computer or he gets withdrawal symptoms. Now Birthday Bear has caught the bug and is looking at a blog on his computer. Bill has also taken a lens out of his glasses since his cataract operation He has to wait a month before he can get  new prescription glasses. Bear has got the same problem.

 Sporting a cap similar to one Bill has, Bear can't be distracted. He also has a DVD on trains to play. Trains are another one of Bill's passions.

 Of course Bear has to have an Apple computer like Bill.

 Unfortunately our group photo enjoying a delicious lunch didn't turn out well. I had fish but others had steak with a lobster tail. Bear like that one best. After a fun time with our friends we took Bear home.

Now Bear is home with us and still I can't get him away from the computer. I like his cute sandals similar to ones Bill wears.

Bear has let his white beard grow so he can look similar to his computer buddy. The logo on Bear's shirt is the same as Bill's company shirt.

28 comments:

  1. i like all the little details that make bear just like Bill and Bill is my kind of person. computers and trains. we would like each other

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  2. Computers and trains. Who would have thought. Another good effort by decorators of Birthday Bear.

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  3. I always enjoy seeing what Birthdaty Bear is up to. What fun details someone went to all the trouble of duplicating. Happy birthday + 1 month, Bill!

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  4. Congratulations to Bill, the bear looks very simular as him.

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  5. Love the beard! Happy Birthday to Bill. Birthday Bear has good taste in computers.

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  6. you must have a lot of fun conjuring up the image for each birthday, no doubt you work with these ideas for months ahead too. The glasses idea was a great pickup; well done and belated birthday wishes to Bill

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  7. Happy belated to your Bill. Very cute representation.

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  8. You guys go the distance for birthdays and you know the birthday people so well that "bear" can really mimic them. Good fun!

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  9. Such attention to detail. Maybe you could write a children's book about Birthday Bear. I'm sure it would be a best seller.

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  10. I like Bill's birthday bear..Not sure if I already wished Bill but this is a really.... belated Happy Birthday Bill!

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  11. Happy Birthday to your husband.
    Birthday Bear is looking like your husband.

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  12. Dare I say Bear is very clever and friendly, just like Bill - at least when he puts the screen away for a time.
    :)

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  13. You guys have so much fun with Birthday Bear, he makes every occasion more special, a reward for those who put so much time and thought into his outfits.

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  14. Happy birthday to Bill, a bit late :). Birthday bear is a hoot! Love that beard!

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  15. It looks as if Birthday Bear was perfectly dressed for Bill's celebration. I think Birthday Bear is a wonderful way to celebrate with friends. And although it's late, I hope Bill had a fantastic birthday.

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  16. Haha! Happy belated birthday Bill and Birthday Bear.. you could be twins :)

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  17. Happy Birthday to Bill!
    As soon as I noticed the sandals I smiled. Too cute!
    I know I've said it before but this tradition you all have is so special. Such fun for all of you.

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  18. How adorable ! Bill as a bear ! Real nicely done !!

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  19. That's nice how you've sorted out when the Birthday boys celebrate.
    Birthday Bear did you all proud... seems BB has definitely caught Bill's hobby addiction ;D)
    Well done, and Happy Birthday to Bill :D)

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  20. Hi There, We are home from George's fabulous birthday trip. I will blog about it tomorrow. It was truly a trip we will be talking about for a VERY long time!!!!

    HA---Birthday Bear is definitely your BILL.... Love it.... I always like seeing all of the different ways that Birthday Bear is dressed up for each person... SO much creativity.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  21. happy birthday to Bill and i'm glad he is doing well after his op. he has given me a bit of bravado to have mine. :) love the glasses on birthday bear

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  22. I really do like seeing Birthday Bear and how he is dressed for each person's birthday

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  23. Happy [belated] birthday Bill! Is his bd in Feb? I love BB (this being Birthday Bear) in front of the laptop. I can relate to Bill not going anywhere without his laptop. I only don't take mine when we're biking. Great post as always. xxx

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  24. Happy belated birthday to Bill! This was a very good birthday representation of him, Diane. I will need cataract surgery sometime soon--not looking forward to it!

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  25. I love the cute little sandals! I hope Bill has a great year ahead, with lots of trains and computer time. :-)

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